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雛祭りHina dolls

Hinamatsuri (Japanese: 雛祭り), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is an annual festival in Japan (but not a national holiday), celebrated on 3 March of each year. Platforms covered with a red carpet material are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (雛人形, hina-ningyō) representing the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.

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見Where to see it

社Yasaka Shrine (Gion)Shrine · Kyoto

寺Daitoku-jiTemple · Kyoto

寺世界遺産Enryaku-ji (Mt Hiei)Temple · Kyoto

寺世界遺産Yakushi-jiTemple · Nara

寺世界遺産Tōshōdai-jiTemple · Nara

社Udo JingūShrine · Kyūshū

Japan Tourism Agency explanations

Jogyodo, the Circumambulation Hall of Motsuji Temple Hie Shrine Hondo, Main Hall Kokamon Gate Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Merchant’s Museum (Former Nishina Family Residence)Kanimanji Temple Kaijusenji Temple Establishment of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Komainu Guardian Statues TITLE: Daimon TITLE: Sannoin and Miyashiro Shrine

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問Questions visitors ask

What is Hina dolls?

Hinamatsuri (Japanese: 雛祭り), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is an annual festival in Japan (but not a national holiday), celebrated on 3 March of each year.

Where can I see Hina dolls?

Places on Torii Guide where it is mentioned include: Yasaka Shrine (Gion), Daitoku-ji, Enryaku-ji (Mt Hiei), Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji.